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BUFFALO SABRES GAME-WORN JERSEY AUCTION BEGINS TOMORROW

by
Staff Writer
/ Buffalo Sabres

Buffalo Sabres today announced they will be holding an online auction of game-worn home and away jerseys from the first half of the 2010-11 season. Each jersey will come with a certificate of authenticity. The proceeds from the auction will benefit the Buffalo Sabres Foundation.

The blue home jerseys were worn from the preseason through the first 19 home games of the regular season, ending with the Dec. 23 game vs. Florida. Each jersey – except those of players who were scratched for the game – includes the Hockey Hall of Fame patch that was worn during the Nov. 6 game at Toronto.

The white away jerseys were worn from the preseason through the first 21 road games of the regular season, ending with the Jan. 8 game at Phoenix.

The auction will begin Saturday, Jan. 15 at 12 p.m. The home jersey auction will conclude Sunday, Jan. 23 at 9 p.m. and the away jersey auction will end Monday, Jan. 24 at 9 p.m. Fans can access the auction by logging onto the auction section of Sabres.com.

The Buffalo Sabres Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit foundation that is committed to enhancing the quality of life in the Western New York region. In that process, the Buffalo Sabres Foundation strives to assist worthwhile organizations that make this region a better place to live and work. The primary focus of the foundation is to assist youth hockey initiatives, support children's health and wellness initiatives, specifically those that serve the underprivileged and handicapped, and provide support to non-profit organizations that provide vital services to those in need in our community.